Background

When the French Huguenots came to settle at the Southern point of Africa during the late 17th century, they discovered in this rugged and untamed land an exceptional potential for winemaking. Today, a unique wine range from the Winecorp portfolio celebrates this joyous discovery.

Savanhas vineyard sites are surrounded by towering mountain ranges and situated within close proximity of the cold Atlantic and warm Indian oceans. Here, natures generous forces of soil, wind and rain combine to create some of the finest wine-growing conditions under the sun. From these rich vineyards, Spier's award-winning Winemakers create and elegant range of wines that are terrior reflective with intense fruit flavours yet perfectly balanced .

In our quest to bring wine lovers the best of the African earth, Savanhas noble cultivars are planted in selected vineyard sites located in the Capes prime areas. Optimum growing and ripening conditions allow the grapes to develop powerful varietal character and intensity of flavour.

In the cellar, the skills of internationally acclaimed group winemaker, Frans Smit, and his team, are complemented by the expertise of South African winemaking traditions results in a multi-dimensional taste adventure - robust new world wines, with the inimitable charm and finesse of the old world.

Designed to reflect the essential souland colourful imagery of South Africa, Savanhas distinctive label features as the powerful icon, the warm African Sun. Hence our philosophy: Feel The Sun.